Australian gov’t issues travel advisory to its citizens

By Roy Mabasa The Australian government on Monday issued a travel advisory warning its citizens of the growing phenomenon of terrorist attacks worldwide. “Terrorists continue to carry out attacks worldwide. International terrorism remains a threat to Australians living and traveling overseas,” the Australian government said in a statement posted on its website, Smartraveller.gov.au. It noted that numerous terrorist groups have demonstrated the intent and capability to undertake attacks, including against Australian interests. In particular, the Australian government cited the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka that resulted to over 250 deaths and over 450 injured. “On 21 April 2019, ... more